Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Nate Conn from Davey's North Central Wood Products office and Brian Borkowicz, senior advisor for the Davey Institute, answer questions about biochar, including how it’s made, the benefits it provides for soil and plants, how to choose the right product and why consumers should consider giving it a try. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about biochar and its benefits, you can:Visit the Davey SoilCare® webpage Watch our YouTube video, How to Improve Soil Health with BiocharRead our blog, Biochar Soil Amendment: Everything You Need to KnowConnect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Connect with us: [email protected]. Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Jay Judd from Davey's East Denver office joins us to talk about how heat stress impacts trees, the warning signs homeowners should watch for and practical steps to help stressed trees recover.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about heat stress, please read our blogs How to Help Trees During Unexpected Heat Wave, How to Keep Your Landscape Resilient During Seasonal Summer Drought, Tree Heat Stress Is Real: How to Protect Roots During Summer Heatwaves, Signs and Symptoms of Tree Stress (Plus Treatment) and The Dirt on Drought Stress and Its Effect on Your Trees. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Jason Henning and Jay Heppler from Davey Resource Group join us to talk all about tree shade in urban environments, including how foresters collect data on shade and how it helps communities make informed decisions about tree planting and care. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about i-Tree, visit www.itreetools.org.To learn more about MyTree, visit www.mytree.itreetools.org.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Alec Hall from Davey's St. Louis West office joins us to talk about oak trees, including common diseases like oak wilt and sudden oak death, identifying resilient species, choosing the best oaks to plant and more. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about helping pollinators, please read our blogs Creating a Pollinator Garden (Pollinator Plant List), Tree Pests vs Beneficial Insects, Do Bees Like Trees? Trees for Bees Guide and Ultimate Guide for Best Flowering Shrubs.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Adam Baker, research entomologist at the Davey Institute, tells us how we can support pollinators, including planting native species, choosing pollinator-friendly plants and why it all matters. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about helping pollinators, please read our blogs Creating a Pollinator Garden (Pollinator Plant List), Tree Pests vs Beneficial Insects, Do Bees Like Trees? Trees for Bees Guide and Ultimate Guide for Best Flowering Shrubs.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Izzy Christmann from Lewis Tree Service, a Davey Company, breaks down drought stress, including how to spot the signs, choose drought-tolerant species, follow best watering practices and more. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about drought stress, please read our blogs How to Keep Your Landscape Resilient During Seasonal Summer Drought, The Dirt on Drought Stress and Its Effect on Your Trees, How to Pick the Right Trees for Drought-Prone Landscapes and Signs and Symptoms of Tree Stress (Plus Treatment).Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Nick Dios from Davey's West Cleveland office talks all about boxwoods, including different types, choosing and planting the right one and its biggest threats, such as blights, leaf miners, winter and the box tree moth.  To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about boxwoods, please read our blogs Are Box Tree Moths Dangerous? Check Your Boxwoods for Emerging Pest: Box Tree Moth and Seasonal Boxwood Shrub Care.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Lou Meyer from Davey's mid-Atlantic region joins us to talk about the Kentucky coffee tree, including its features, habits, traits and why homeowners should consider planting one. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about different tree species, please read our blogs Tree Selection Guide, Tree Identification, Tree Planting & Transplanting and Trimming and Pruning. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations at the Davey Institute, shares helpful tips for caring for your lawn this spring and summer, including watering, identifying grass species, seeding and more.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about taking care of your lawn this season, read our blogs Seasonal Guide to Lawn Care, How to Keep Grass Green in Hot Summer Weather, Best Time to Overseed Lawn (Midwest, Northeast, South, West), How to Get Rid of a Lawn Full of Weeds,Lawn Aeration and Overseeding Aftercare and First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide To Lawn Care.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations at the Davey Institute, shares his tips on how you can mow, fertilize and treat your lawn for success this spring.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.Listen to our Talking Trees with Davey Tree podcast episode about biochar and how it benefits landscapes, Why Biochar is Important & How it Can Be Used in the Landscape.To learn helpful tips to keep your lawn happy, read our blogs Recommended Lawn Mowing Heights By Season (Spring, Summer, Fall), First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide To Lawn Care and How to Get Rid of a Lawn Full of Weeds.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Scott Gardner from the Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited's Burnaby office celebrates Arbor Day with us! In this episode, Scott and Doug talk about identifying and planting the right tree, why tree care matters year‑round and the emerald ash borer's serious threat to trees. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about identifying and taking care of trees, please read our blogs Tree Planting & Transplanting, Tree Identification, Insect & Disease Issues and Tree Selection Guide. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Matt Betz from Davey’s Charlotte office breaks down allergy season in North Carolina, explaining how drought conditions, tree pollen and planting choices can influence allergy symptoms. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about trees during springtime and allergy season, please read our blogs Smart Planting for the Best & Worst Trees for Allergies and Most Common Questions about Tree Care in Spring. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Madison Law from Davey’s South Houston office joins us to talk about storm season preparation, including what to look out for, taking care of your trees before storm season hits and why working with a certified arborist makes all the difference.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about storm season and how it can affect your trees, please read our blogs How to Reduce Wind and Storm Damage on Trees, What to Do if a Storm Damaged My Tree? and Hidden Storm Damage in Trees: Long-Term Risks & Preventative Care Tips.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Chelsi Abbot, plant pathologist and technical advisor at the Davey Institute, joins us this week to talk about mycorrhizal fungi, including their relationship with trees, the different types and how Chelsi became passionate about fungal species. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about mycorrhizal fungi and other fungal species, read our blogs How Mycorrhizal Fungi Support Tree Health and List of Plant and Tree Diseases Caused by Fungi.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Kyle Mack, district manager of Davey's Arborguard, a Davey company, Atlanta office, talks about different trees with strong smells, both good and bad, and breaks down what makes each one stand out. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about trees and discover which one is right for you, visit Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists | Davey Tree Service BlogConnect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Tyson Geldseth from Davey's Tacoma office joins us to talk about stinging insects, such as bees, hornets and wasps, and how arborists prepare for or avoid them while working high in canopies.  To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about pests and how they affect trees, read our Insect & Disease Issues blog. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Lou Meyer, arborist and business developer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, talks about unique foods to eat from trees, including maple cream pie, different kinds of syrups, Korean treats, Italian liqueur and more. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about interesting tree facts, tree care tips and more, please visit Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists | Davey Tree Service BlogConnect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Happy International Women's Day! Emily Mumford from Davey's South St. Paul office joins us to share her experience as a woman in arboriculture, including breaking stigmas in a male-dominated field, supporting other women in the industry and highlighting Davey's commitment to diversity and equity. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn about Davey's commitment to corporate responsibility, please visit Corporate Responsibility | Davey TreeConnect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Michael Sundberg from Davey’s West Denver office talks about the benefits of choosing and pruning trees to support wildlife. He covers which tree species offer the most value, the ideal times to plant, why tree diversity is important and the types of wildlife you could see on your property.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about choosing, planting and pruning trees to support wildlife, read our blogs How to Protect & Repair Trees from Animals: Deer, Rabbits, Squirrels and Why Native Trees and Plants are Important. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Lou Meyer, arborist and business developer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, answers listener questions! Keep listening to hear Lou talk about burls, pruning, planting trees, removing invasives and more. To submit a question for a future episode, email us at [email protected] find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about pruning, planting, tree identification, invasives and more, read our tree care tips blog - Tree Care Tips, News & ChecklistsConnect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Chrissy Balk, plant pathologist and technical advisor at the Davey Institute, talks about the intricate and fascinating anatomy of trees, including the function of each internal trunk layer, how root systems work, how water moves within a tree and the structure and role of the canopy.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about the Davey Institute, visit The Davey Institute | Davey TreeConnect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Hear from three students attending the Davey Institute of Trees Sciences (D.I.T.S.) program, Davey’s flagship training program in biological sciences, safety, tree and plant care and management techniques. Ethan Ramirez Gothard from Davey's Nanaimo office, Sam Phetteplace from Davey's Albany office and Maggie Graves from Davey's Boston North Shore office share their experience in the four-week program, including key takeaways, being away from home for 30 days and bonding with other employees and tree care professionals from all over North America.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about careers at Davey, visit Davey.com/Careers.To learn more about training at Davey, visit Davey.com/Training.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Frank Thompson from Davey’s Buffalo office shares his “love at first sight” — trees! For Valentine’s Day, Frank walks us through three of his favorite species, his background in environmental science and forestry and how to determine the age of mature trees. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about how to identify or take care of trees you love, read our blogs Fall in Love with Healthy Trees This Season, Guide on How to Choose A Tree to Plant: Planning & Selecting and How to Tell What Type of Tree I Have. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Mike Cassidy from Davey’s West Columbus office shares advice for whatever Groundhog Day brings! Will there be six more weeks of winter or an early spring? In this episode, Cassidy covers last‑minute dormant season care, such as dormant pruning, as well as early spring tasks like reviewing your landscape.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about tree care and landscaping in late winter and early spring, read our blogs Does a Late Spring Frost or Snowfall Damage Trees?, Winter Tree Protection: Three Proactive Tips, Most Common Questions about Tree Care in Spring, Spring Ahead: Schedule a Tree Inspection, Fruit Tree Care in Early Spring and What Does the Dormant Season Mean For Your Trees?Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Lou Meyer, arborist and business developer in Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, meets with host Doug Oster at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show! Here, they discuss the latest trends in gardening, including recent planting choices, gardening designs, outdoor living and more.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about gardening practices and techniques, read our blogs DIY Flower Bed: Tips for the Perfect Flower Bed, Landscape Design Idea for Privacy | Davey Blog and What Plant Hardiness Zone Am I In. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Eric Countryman, district manager of Davey’s East Pittsburgh office and the first-ever guest on the podcast, joins host Doug Oster to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Talking Trees with Davey Tree! In this episode, they discuss five common tree and landscaping mistakes homeowners make in the first five years, along with tips on mulching, planting best practices and a special giveaway for listeners!GIVEAWAY DETAILS: This giveaway is now closed. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about best tree and lawn care practices early on, read our blogs, First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide To Lawn Care, In Too Deep?, Should I Mulch Around Trees or Not? Yes & Here's Why, How to Take Care of a Newly Planted Tree and Fact or Fiction: Five Ways You May Be Harming Your Trees. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Paul Vega from Davey's Elmsford office talks about how trees adapt to winter and how homeowners can take care of them during the colder months, including frost cracking, tree dormancy, safe winter work practices and preparing for spring. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about trees during wintertime, read our blogs, Winter Sunscald and Frost Cracks on Trees, Winter Tree Protection: Three Proactive Tips and Can a Tree Freeze to Death in Winter?.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Jason Parker, district manager of Davey's Warminster office, walks us through what it's like to work with a Davey arborist, including the client relationship, consultations, proposals, price and safety for homeowners. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about what an arborist visit is like, read our blogs, Why You Should Hire a Certified Arborist, What To Expect When You Request a Davey Tree Free Consultation and The Risk of Using an Uninsured and Unlicensed Arborist.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Luke Brunner, arborist and business developer in Detroit, talks about what it takes to care for trees during the wintertime, including snow and ice protection, pruning, mulching and general planting tips. In this episode we cover: Should I leave the snow and ice on my tree? (0:58)Should I treat young trees and mature trees differently in winter? (2:26)Growing trees meant for different climates (3:06)Oak and elm damage and pruning (7:02)Maple and pine damage and pruning (11:00)Do arborists work in severely cold weather? (12:36)What Luke does as a business developer at Davey (13:45)Volcano mulching (14:57)Mulching trees in winter (17:17)Luke's green giant arborvitaes (18:32)Why this job is right for Luke (21:11)Shoutout for Detroit (21:50)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about winter tree care, read our blogs, Tree Care: Winter Tree Protection for Roots, Trunks and Branches, Don’t Skip a Winter Tree Inspection: Why Cold Weather Reveals Hidden Tree Risks, Seasonal Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter and Protecting Newly Planted Trees from Frost & Cold Winter Weather. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Dr. Dan Herms, vice president and general manager of the Davey Institute, takes us through Davey's newly completed SEED Campus. Since its opening in August 2025, several programs, trainings and initiatives have started taking place there, which is strengthening safety, training and research in the green industry. You can watch this podcast in video form to see the completed property come to life. Watch the YouTube video, Tour the Completed SEED Campus with Dr. Dan Herms.In this episode we cover: What does SEED stand for? (0:46)Climbing center (1:12)Sustainability (1:36)SITES certification and the stormwater retention program (2:00)Dan's feelings about the SEED Campus opening (2:42)Research initiatives (3:09)Arboretum (3:48)The Davey Institute offices, classrooms, archives and event center (4:17)Golf greens (5:16)Bog (5:41)Training programs at SEED (6:38)Utility training (7:29)Canopy walk (8:21)Greenhouses (9:28)Tree research plantation (9:54)Why is SEED important for Davey's clients? (10:35)What's next for the campus? (11:11)What are Dan's hopes for the future of the SEED Campus? (11:54)To watch Doug's tour of the property with Dr. Herms, watch the video on YouTube here. To learn more about the SEED Campus, visit www.Davey.com/SEED.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Throughout the Talking Trees podcast, we’ve asked Davey employees questions like "How did you become an arborist?" and "Why is this job right for you?" In this special episode, we’ve compiled eight arborists' inspiring answers that share the journeys that brought our team to where they are today. In this episode we cover the stories of: Brad McBride, district manager of Davey's West Cleveland office (0:46)Chelsi Abbott, plant pathologist with the Davey Institute (2:04)Aaron Hoot, district manager of Davey's Dallas office (3:47)Jason Parker, district manager of Davey's Warminster office (6:49)Kevin Sproule, assistant district manager of Davey's Edmonton office (7:54)Taylor Judd, sales arborist at Davey's East Denver office (9:02)Joe Berg, district manager of Davey's East Bay office (11:05)Natascha Batchelor, sales arborist at Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Cape Cod (12:31)To learn more about careers at Davey, visit www.Davey.com/Careers.To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Jacob Ryg, district manager of Davey's South St. Paul office, debunks common winter tree care myths and shares practical tips to keep your landscape healthy throughout the season. In this episode we cover: Does a tree need water in the winter? (0:45)How much watering does your tree need? (1:58)Minnesota's season so far (2:30)Should all pruning wait until spring? (2:52)Snow and ice damage trees (4:38)How to manage wet snow on trees (5:22)Prune before winter sets in (6:33)Can tree care wait until spring? (7:34)Tree wraps (9:20)Should you let trees heal themselves? (11:05)Don't rake up all your leaves (12:29)Prairie lawns (14:57)Plants and grasses for prairie lawns (16:44)Environmental impacts of prairie lawns (18:42)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Matt Scott from Davey's Raleigh office talks all about tree pruning, including best practices, safety, ideal times to prune and why a certified arborist is best for the job. In this episode we cover: What can homeowners prune themselves? (0:46)Assess if your tree needs pruning or not (1:42)Safety while pruning (2:57)Teaching clients to prune from the ground (4:00)When is the right time to prune a tree? (5:45)When to prune an oak or elm tree (7:28)The worst things homeowners can do to trees (8:22)Have a certified arborist prune your trees (9:24) (20:45)The importance of the right tools (10:43)Pruning cuts (12:36)Fixing bad pruning mistakes (14:40)The artistry of pruning (18:15)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about pruning and tree care, read our blogs, What is Pruning? Importance, Benefits & Methods of Pruning, Signs Your Trees Need Pruning and our other pruning blogs. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Lou Meyer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region talks all about the sweet gum tree, including its biology, unique features and pros and cons. In this episode we cover: Sweet gum's spiky seeds (1:35)Why are they called "sweet gum?" (4:12)How large do they get? (6:00)Sweet gums aren't planted much (7:03)What to do about your sweet gum's surface roots (9:07)Where do they grow? (10:52)Are the black gum and sweet gum related? (11:39)Sweet gum identifying features (12:42)Crafts with sweet gum seeds (14:54)Fruit regulators (16:00)Do sweet gums belong in the forest? (18:15)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about tree species, read Davey's Tree Identification blogs, such as Tree Identification: Do I Have a Sweetgum Tree and more. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Michael Cassidy, sales arborist at Davey's West Columbus office, shares his list of scary movies featuring spooky trees, eerie forests and creepy plants just in time for Halloween. In this episode we cover: Doug's favorite horror movie (1:22)Doug and Michael's Halloween traditions (2:40)Scary movies with scary trees and plants  Pumpkinhead (4:34)The Wicker Man (5:01)Ernest Scares Stupid (6:02)Blair Witch Project (7:26)Invasion of the Body Snatchers (8:13)The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (11:39)Color Out of Space (12:06)Moonstruck (12:38)Midsommar (13:14)Jumanji (14:02)Predator (15:01)Alien (15:44)Wrong Turn (16:41)The Watchers (17:02)The Evil Dead series (17:35)Gaia (19:57)The Wizard of Oz (20:27)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about scary trees and plants, read Davey's blog, Zombie Trees: What You Need to Know. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Sam Heywood, area manager for Davey Resource Group (DRG), talks about urban forestry and answers listener questions about planting native species in urban environments and how climate change is affecting the species we plant. In this episode we cover: What is DRG? (0:48)Tree inventories (2:01)How did Sam start working at Davey? (3:55)Why should we have trees in cities? (4:45)DRG's impact on urban forestry (7:17)Listener questionsEcological benefits of native trees in urban environments (9:08)Tree that provide ecological benefits in urban environments (15:42)How do Davey arborists plan to keep the benefits of urban forestry alive throughout the years? (17:53)Lifespan of urban trees (21:20)DRG's work to help cities with their trees (22:35)Sam's favorite trees (24:17)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about DRG's work with urban forestry, visit our webpage, Urban & Community Foresty Services. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Adam Passo, district manager of Davey's Milwaukee office, talks about all kinds of trees and plants with winter interest, explaining how their berries, bark and foliage stand out during colder months. In this episode we cover: Evergreens (0:44) (8:42)Trees with four-season interest (1:27)Three-flowered maple (2:09)Paperbark maple (3:39)Do trees with winter interest shine in other seasons? (5:14)London plane vs. Sycamore (5:55)Concolor fir (7:41)Sunkissed arborvitae (7:47) (10:01)Blue juniper (8:01) How do arborists recommend unknown trees? (9:09)Japanese white pine (10:20)Winter interest trees' berries (11:05)What was Wisconsin's summer season like? (12:42)Shagbark hickory (13:11)Stewartia (14:35)Red twig dogwoods (15:13)Peach hydrangeas (15:57)Adam's experience and travels as an arborist (16:44)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about trees and plants with winter interest, read our blog, Best Trees to Plant for Winter Color. To read our blogs about tree care in the winter, read our blogs, Can You Plant Trees, Shrubs or Evergreens in the Winter? and Winter Watering Tips for Evergreens. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Craig Stone, assistant district manager at Davey's South Pittsburgh office, talks about unique trees that can increase landscape diversity, along with key characteristics homeowners should consider when selecting the right tree for their yard. In this episode we cover: Silverbell trees (0:55)Diversity in our landscape (1:53)Client responses to unique species recommendations (2:25)Characteristics for homeowners to consider (3:18)Magnolias (5:32)Where should you plant a magnolia tree? (9:01)Can Southern magnolias survive in Pittsburgh's climate? (10:21)Stewartia trees (11:20)Dogwood trees (12:14)Where should you plant a dogwood tree? (14:03)Sentimental value of trees (14:36)How did Craig become an arborist? (15:38)Black gum trees (16:49)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about unique tree species, read our Tree Selection Guide blogs. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations at the Davey Institute, shares expert tips on managing your lawn during the fall season, including turf health, grass types, sodding and more. In this episode we cover: Zane's role at Davey (0:32)How the Eastern U.S. drought is affecting turf health (1:17)Can dead turfgrass recover? (3:44)Turfgrass seeds (4:35)Watering (6:38)Sod (8:04)Fall weed control (12:11)Nutsedge (12:17)Now (early fall) is the best time for fall weed control (14:00)Fall fertilization (15:11)Can you overseed your lawn to make it look healthier? (17:31)Buy high-quality seeds (18:00)How Zane keeps his lawn green (21:30) (27:19)When and how to cut your grass in fall (24:10)Stoloniferous and rhizomatous grass (26:05)Bring a professional in to look at your grass (29:00)Should you leave fall leaves on your grass? (29:28)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about keeping your landscape healthy this season, read our Lawncare & Maintenance blogs. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Michael Holleran, assistant district manager from Davey's Wilmington, DE office, talks about the many uses and benefits of leaves, including nutrients, composting, mulching and more. In this episode we cover: How to repurpose leaves on your property (0:51) (14:34)What to do with thick patches of leaves (1:40)Leaves for mulching (4:03)Testing your soil's pH levels (5:34)Removing leaves is removing a source of nutrients (7:04)Leaves for compost (8:29)Why should we compost? (9:53)What are the easiest leaves to deal with? (13:24)Other uses for leaves (15:24)Locust leaves (17:04)Soil conditions during and after a drought (18:00)Wildlife looking for water during drought (19:33)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about leaves and all their uses and benefits, read our blogs, Managing Fallen Leaves In Your Yard and Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves for Leaf Compost Benefits. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

David Horvath, sales arborist from Davey's Lake Bluff office, talks about the many factors of tree removal on client properties, such as costs, site assessments, best practices and the importance of communication. In this episode we cover: When preservation isn't possible, removal is the only option (0:58)Factors of tree removal that arborists consider (1:25)Stag trees and left over wood (3:40)Don't wait until your tree is dead to schedule a removal (6:58)Tree removal methods and cost (8:58)Benefits of working with professional arborists (11:40)Davey's tree removal price comes with unmatched safety, care and trust (12:37)Removal costs to consider for homeowners (16:34)Arborist-to-client communication is key (19:47)Concrete-filled trees (22:00)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about tree removal and making sure it's done the right way, read our blogs, How Much is the Cost of Tree Removal?,  Is Tree Stump Removal Necessary, Or Is It Better To Grind A Stump?, and 6 Signs It Might Be Time to Remove Your Tree. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Michael Sundberg, district manager of Davey's West Denver office, talks about early fall color on trees, as well as why it occurs, problems to look out for and how to treat stressed-out trees. In this episode we cover: What were Denver's spring and summer seasons like this year? (0:50)Denver trees' response to a wet spring (1:40)What homeowners should know about leaf discoloration (2:14)Long-term affect of drought stress on trees (3:44)How to treat drought-stressed trees (4:38)Mulching for water retention (5:50)Michael's preferred mulch (7:02)Soil compaction (10:22)Air spading (13:20)Foot traffic can stress trees out, too (14:54)Linden trees (15:45)Does early color change always mean something bad? (16:47)Growing trees in Denver (18:33)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about why tree leaves may change color and lose leaves early, read our blogs, Why Are Trees Losing Leaves in June, August or Early Fall? and Reasons For Early Or Dull Fall Color.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

We sent in your questions, so in this part two episode, Davey arborist Lou Meyer answers them! To submit a question for a future episode, email us at [email protected] this episode we cover: Planting trees in wet areas (0:40)Replanting where a tree used to be (5:04)What is the best treatment for moss in your yard? (9:23)Japanese stiltgrass (13:29)Why you shouldn't plant a mulberry tree (16:48)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

We sent in your questions, so in this part one episode, Davey arborist Lou Meyer answers them! To submit a question for a future episode, email us at [email protected] this episode we cover: Growing trees in containers (1:03)How is biochar applied? (9:46)Chlorosis - iron sulfate or biochar? (14:42) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Brian Sieber, district manager of Davey's Cincinnati office, talks about different growths that could be harming your trees, such as black knot and galls. In this episode we cover: Black knot (1:02)Pruning infected trees (3:08)How to avoid black knot (4:08)Are healthy trees resistant to pathogens and pests? (5:09)Does cutting out black knot save the tree? (5:47)Black knot in the fall (6:39)How has the weather affected Cincinnati's season? (7:09)Galls (8:56)How to know of galls are harming your tree (10:26) Send pictures of your tree to your arborist (11:28)Pay close attention to your tree (12:55)Cool native species for forested areas (14:58)Hackberry tree (15:00)Kentucky coffee tree (16:05)Catalpa tree (17:25)Catalpa worms (19:12)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our blogs to learn about the different kinds of growths that can harm your trees, click here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists | Davey Tree Service Blog Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Ryan Kasak, sales arborist at Davey's Wickes/arborists, a Davey company, office, talks about a variety of summertime pests, as well as how homeowners can spot and get rid of them. In this episode we cover: Bagworms (00:48)Aphids (3:33)Crape myrtle trees in Rockland County, NY (5:24)Japanese beetles (6:06)Is a healthy tree not as prone to pests? (7:12)How do pests act when it's hot and dry? (8:13)Spider mites (8:46)Spotted lanternfly (11:07)How did Ryan become a sales arborist? (13:06)What can homeowners do to get rid of pests? (13:36)Lace bugs (14:53)Treatment application for large plants (15:57)How do arborists stay informed about pests and disease? (16:28)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our insect and disease blogs to stay informed on the different pests that pose a threat to your landscape and garden, click here - Insect & Disease Issues Blogs.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Ana Burns, senior area manager at Davey Resource Group (DRG), talks all about wetlands, their ecological importance and the work that DRG is doing to preserve these natural habitats. In this episode we cover: What is Davey Resource Group (DRG)? (00:41)Ana's role at DRG (1:15)How is a wetland defined? (1:49)How are wetlands important to the environment? (2:54)How does DRG work with wetlands? (3:29)Sustainability and constructing around them (5:49)Cool plants that only grow in wetlands (6:50)Wetlands in the spring (8:20)The meaning behind preserving these natural areas (9:53)What does a DRG team do at a wetland? (10:52)Davey's SEED Campus wetland habitats (13:23)SEED Campus bog research (14:06)How did Ana choose this career path? (14:49)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about DRG's wetland work, visit our Wetland and Stream Services site. Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Jess Divin, district manager of Davey's East San Antonio office, talks about how Texas' long-term drought is impacting trees, as well as the infections that can result from drought stress and the natural defenses trees use to survive. In this episode we cover: Oak wilt fungal infection (00:42)How can homeowners take care of oak wilt? (3:40)Years-long Texas drought is highly affecting trees (7:37)Tree defense mechanisms during drought stress (8:20)Tree watering during a drought (11:28)Biscogniauxia fungal infection (14:13)Invest in your trees to ensure prolonged health (18:47)Root systems under drought stress (20:07)How did Jess become an arborist? (21:00)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our blogs about how droughts affect trees and how to spot the signs of stress, visit our drought blogs at Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Davey blogs about drought.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Lou Meyer, reginal business developer in Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, talks about the beautiful tulip poplar tree, including its height, classification and uses for its wood. In this episode we cover: Description of the tulip poplar (00:42)Where and how do they grow? (2:18)Weak wood vs. mid wood trees (5:02)Colonizer trees (6:03)Tulip poplar leaves (7:43)Tulip poplar flowers (8:52)Tulip poplar fruit (9:57)They grow to extremely tall heights (10:24)How are trees like these measured? (12:03)How do climbers face their fear of heights? (14:28)Uses for the tulip poplar's wood (16:34)Tulip poplar pests and diseases (17:14)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our tree blogs to learn all about the different flowering trees in the magnolia genus, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Tree Care Tips, News & ChecklistsConnect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].

Scott Gardner, district manager of Davey's Burnaby office, talks about the devastating emerald ash borer infestation among the surrounding Vancouver area and how different it is one year later, as well as the predictions and precautions being taken to tackle the situation. In this episode we cover: Emerald ash borer spread in the metro Vancouver area (00:45)How serious is the infestation? (2:52)EAB in the eastern U.S. (5:30)What's the plan to stop the spread in the metro Vancouver area? (6:01)Injections (6:05)Tree removal (7:05)Neonicotinoid insecticides ban? (7:44)EAB infestation in the lower mainland (9:45)How does the climate affect ash trees' longevity? (11:03)Physical damage from EAB (12:49)What will happen over the next 12 months? (13:24)Containment (13:32)Removal (14:00)How does EAB treatment work? (15:26)Percentage of trees being treated (16:21)Removal is cheaper while the tree can still be climbed (17:40)EAB media coverage (18:13) (20:04)What can be done to mitigate damage? (19:32)What good news can we expect this time next year? (21:15)What's the hope for stopping the infestation? (23:50)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To hear Scott's EAB podcast episode from one year ago, listen here, How Emerald Ash Borer is Making its Way Out West.To read our emerald ash borer blogs to stay updated on their patterns and signs of damage, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here, EAB Davey Tree blogs.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!Have feedback, questions or a topic you want covered? Click here to send Talking Trees a message OR email [email protected].